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Ben Proud’s Journey From 1:00 100 Free To 4th In The World

In our exclusive interview, British sprinter Ben Proud breaks down what’s working for him both in and out of the pool that’s carried his young career in a steep upward trajectory.

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Bromer and Nielsen Clean Up at West Danish Regional Championships

Viktor Bromer and Mie Ø Nielsen dominated the West Danish Regional Championships…

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Russian Swim Federation Publishes List of Products With Meldonium

Russia’s Swimming Federation has posted a list of products containing the now-banned bloodflow drug meldonium on its official website.

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Solaeche-Gomez Clocks New Spanish Record, Belmonte Boasts Double Gold

Eduardo Solaeche-Gomez rocked a new Spanish National Record in the men’s 200m IM while competing on day 3 of his nation’s trials tonight.

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Efimova Maintains Innocence, Hopes To Compete In Rio

For the first time since reportedly having tested positive for meldonium, Russia’s reigning 100 breaststroke World Champion, Yulia Efimova, has spoken out.

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A Small Smile: A Syrian refugee finds solace in returning to swimming

Courtesy of Steven V. Selthoffer, CEO, AVA   Ahmad Alham (name changed to protect his identity) walked into the local German…

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Boles Discusses the Potential of Danish Athletes on the World Stage

After a year into his tenor as the National Coach in Denmark Dean Boles shares what he sees as the strengths and weaknesses of swimming in Denmark…

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Belmonte Posts World’s Second Fastest Time in the 400 IM

Mireia Belmonte started off the second day of the Spanish National Championships winning the women’s 400 IM in a time of 4:33.42…

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Refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini gets a chance to go the Olympic Games

As we reported earlier this month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a “Team of Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA)” that…

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Belmonte Back in Form Blasting a 2:06.34 200 Butterfly in Barcelona

Mireia Belmonte posted the world fastest time in the 200 butterfly winning the event at the Spanish Championships in a time of 2:06.34…

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Synchronised Swimming Rio Quota Place Confirmed

British Swimming and the ASA have received official confirmation of the quota place achieved by the Duet that competed in Rio at the Olympic Games Test Event.

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Detti Puts Up Impressive 3:46.59 to Win the 400 Freestyle in Milan

Gabriele Detti won the men’s 400 freestyle at the Trophy of Milan in a time of 3:46.59…

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Paltrinieri and Detti Record World’s Top Two Times in Milan

Gregorio Paltrinieri and Gabriele Detti posted the world’s top two times in the 1500 freestyle in Milan…

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Watch: Guy Barnea’s Insane New Octopus-Themed Deep Water Drills

In his latest video of new drills, Israeli Olympian Guy Barnea presents deep water drills to improve body movement and connection to the water.

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Britain Wins CAS Appeal To Ratify Since-Broken WRs Swam In 2014

British Swimming has won its appeal at the Court for Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to ratify two now-broken world record…

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